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On Wednesday evening, there was a steady flow of people to the Methodist Youth Center, who took part in a special Time for Healing, Renewal and Wholeness. The MYC was transformed into a warm place with stations for guided prayer and meditation that led people through opportunities to release burdens, seek God's healing, have people intercede in prayer, and be anointed.
The time was filled with love, care and compassion, as servants offered themselves to be used as the body of Christ. The Apostle Paul said that we are one body made up of many parts. No part of the body is more valued or significant than the other; all are needed. We are the body of Christ. Wednesday night's ministry of healing and wholeness was another example of how the body of Christ works together to bring the love of Christ. Various ministries came together, each bringing their unique and specific gifts and graces to be used in concert with others. The result was a wonderful worship opportunity for all who participated.
There is no real way to measure the "success" of a ministry like this. No way to know how many lives were transformed, who experienced the healing they cried to God for, or who is experiencing a healing that goes beyond our understanding. No way to count and measure how the Spirit of God moved through the people of God. For those who made their way through the Time for Healing, Renewal and Wholeness, there was a strong awareness that the presence of the Lord was in that place! The body of Christ came together and ministered in the name of Christ, and lives were touched. Praise God!
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Tornado Recovery Team
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Members of our Disaster Response Team gathered for prayer in the Methodist Youth Center parking lot on Thursday afternoon, before departing for South Georgia. They'll spend the weekend helping the tornado-stricken area with recovery efforts. Please remember these servants in your prayers, and prayer also for the people they will be helping. The mission team returns to Alpharetta on Sunday.
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One 1 more week to save $5 per child on VBS registration
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Vacation Bible School is quickly filling up! Register your child for VBS -- the Maker Fun Factory -- by March 31 and save $5 on the registration fee. VBS is
June 12-15 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and is f
or rising kindergarten through 6th grade students (as of fall 2017).
Cost:
$20 per child
by March 31.
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50 more adult crew leaders are needed for kindergarten through 5th grade. Crew leaders will keep track of 12-15 children, leading them to storytelling, crafts, recreation, snacks and music each day.
Sign up.
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This week's Breath Prayers
By Babs Robinson
Prayer Committee
I am always fascinated by how eagles steadfastly protect their eggs, knowing that if the eggs are broken from the outside the eaglets will die, but if broken from the inside, new life occurs. My prayer during this Lenten season is that my strength will be renewed and that I will allow God to change me from the inside.
"...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31
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BREATH PRAYERS
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Wait on the Lord, be brave.
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Sun.,
March 26
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The Lord is my light and
my salvation. |
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Mon.,
March 27
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Show me your ways, Lord. Teach me your paths.
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Tues.,
March 28 |
The Lord is my strength
and shield.
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The Light shines even in
the darkness.
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Thurs.,
March 30 |
Seek God today and always.
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Fri.,
March 31
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Wait on the Lord. He will give you strength.
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New & ongoing service opportunities
When we serve others in the name of Christ, we become doorways through which others can experience God's love. What's your #doorstory? Here are a few upcoming ways to consider serving in Christ's name locally, nationally and internationally:
Donate plastic Easter eggs, individually-wrapped candy, stickers and prizes for the April 12 Easter Egg Hunt. No nuts or peanut butter, please. You may drop off donations in the collection boxes near the Main Street reception desk or in Trinity Hall by March 29.
Our Vacation Bible School team is seeking the following donations: Command strips and hooks, masking tape, clear packing tape, pool noodles, large cardboard boxes and gift cards to Lowe's or Walmart. You may bring items to the church's Main Street administrative office or drop them off in Trinity Hall. Thank you!
Join the choir: New Sunday rehearsals!
Would you like to sing in the Chancel Choir or Testify, but you can't fit in the weekly rehearsal? New Sunday rehearsals start immediately after the 8:15 worship service and last about 20 minutes, so you can still attend Sunday School. For more information, contact Music Director Barbara Holbrook.
Dream Weavers of Georgia is seeking a volunteer to teach piano lessons to foster children. If you're interested, please contact Janelle at 770-255-1019.
Serve at the Women's Community Kitchen on Friday, April 7.
On the first Friday of each month, the Women's Community Kitchen volunteer team serves a meal at Grace United Methodist Church in Atlanta to women and children experiencing food insecurities. Email us for more Information.
Sign up to help.
Camp Grace Family Work and Play Weekend is May 5-7.
This is a great opportunity for families to serve together and enjoy the camp when their work is done! All ages are welcome. The total trip cost will be approximately $35 per person. Registration and a $25 per person deposit are due by April 16. Make checks payable to AFUMC with "Deposit: Camp Grace Work Weekend" written on the memo line. For more information, contact Danielle Day
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Join the Camp Grace Mission Team,
July 16-22.
Alpharetta Methodist members and friends are invited to participate. Help in the
kitchen
, assist
with children's activities and
provide
general support to camp staff.
M
ust be over
age
13.
For information, contact
Cindy Brill.
Volunteer with Children's Ministries during the 2017-2018 school year.
200
helping hands are needed to lead children to Christ through Sunday School and Children's Worship during
the school year that begins in August. You can make a big difference by serving just one hour per month! Contact Children's Ministry Director
Ellen Sanders
to sign up.
Donate flowers:
There are several Sundays still open on the 2017 flower calendar. If you'd like to donate altar flowers in memory or honor of a loved one, contact Mary Ann Coram to reserve your date.
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Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
69 N. Main Street,
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
770-475-5576,
Pastor Emergency: 678-689-3629
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